HobbyBoss British Hospital Ship Britannic 1/700 Scale Plastic Model Kit
New Arrival: HMHS Britannic in 1/700 Scale
We're pleased to announce the arrival of the HobbyBoss 83422 British Hospital Ship Britannic 1/700 Scale Plastic Model Kit, now available at Historia Emporium. This finely detailed plastic model kit captures one of maritime history's most poignant vessels — the third and final ship of the White Star Line's celebrated Olympic class.
About the Kit
HobbyBoss has established itself as a well-regarded brand in the plastic model kit industry, and this Britannic kit reflects the manufacturer's commitment to quality and detail. The kit includes:
- 13 sprues plus hull and decks
- Two photo-etched sheets for enhanced detail
- Single-piece hull with detailed decks
- Display stand and name plate
- Photo-etched funnels
- Separately molded lifeboats and whaleboats
- Detail parts including capstans, anchors, benches, and cranes
Completed dimensions: 387.5 mm length × 41.2 mm beam (approximately 15.25" × 1.62"). The kit requires assembly and painting.
Historical Context: The Britannic and the Olympic Class
The HMHS Britannic was the third and final vessel of the White Star Line's Olympic class of steamships, alongside her sister ships RMS Olympic and RMS Titanic. Built as a transatlantic passenger liner, she was launched just before the outbreak of the First World War and was designed to be the safest of the three ships, incorporating lessons learned from the Titanic disaster of 1912.
With war underway, Britannic never entered commercial service. Instead, she was requisitioned by the British Admiralty and converted into a hospital ship, serving from 1915 until her loss. At the time of her sinking, she was the largest hospital ship in the world.
The Sinking of the Britannic
On 21 November 1916, Britannic struck a German Navy mine near the Greek island of Kea while en route to pick up wounded soldiers. She sank in 55 minutes. Of the 1,066 people on board, 30 were lost; 1,036 survivors were rescued from the water and lifeboats. The loss was a fraction of the Titanic tragedy, thanks in part to the improved safety features, warmer waters, and the presence of rescue vessels nearby.
The wreck was explored by Jacques Cousteau in 1975 and remains the largest intact passenger ship on the seabed — a haunting memorial to the ship that never carried a paying passenger.
Order Your Britannic Model Kit
The HobbyBoss Britannic 1/700 scale model kit is available now for immediate shipment. Price: $67.95. Orders of $100 or more qualify for free domestic shipping.
Available now from Historia Emporium – The History Store at greathistorygifts.com
February 18, 2026 | Categories: Newly Arrived | Tags: HobbyBoss, Ship, Model Kit, Britannic, Titanic, White Star Line, 1/700 Scale
